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HR Specialist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$64,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.25/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
3,930
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,057 #46 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Idaho, explained

Human resources specialists in Idaho earn a median of $64,990 per year ($31.25 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $43,820, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $102,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $64,990 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $64,990 is worth about $68,057 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #46 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,820
$21.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,990
$31.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$102,490
$49.27/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $64,990 $68,057 —
Washington $84,550 $79,009 −$19,560
Oregon $78,060 $75,522 −$13,070
Utah $71,750 $72,574 −$6,760
Nevada $71,610 $71,625 −$6,620
Wyoming $66,970 $72,251 −$1,980
Montana $63,790 $67,399 +$1,200

HR Specialist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Idaho?

Human resources specialists in Idaho earn a median of $64,990 per year ($31.25 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Idaho pay human resources specialists well?

At $64,990, Idaho pays 14% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 3,930 work in the state.

HR Specialist salary in other states

District of Columbia · $110,970 Massachusetts · $85,630 Washington · $84,550 New York · $84,380 Maryland · $83,910 California · $83,500 Connecticut · $82,890 Virginia · $82,090 Colorado · $80,840 New Jersey · $80,690 Minnesota · $78,760 Oregon · $78,060

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